02319cam a22003013u 4500 57839 UtSlPG 20260610134331.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Rostand, Edmond, 1868-1918 Les Romanesques: comédie en trois actes en vers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-09-03 Produced by Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Les Romanesques: comédie en trois actes en vers" by Edmond Rostand is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around two young lovers, Sylvette and Percinet, who are caught in a situation defined by their feuding families, reminiscent of classical tales of star-crossed lovers. As their secret romance unfolds, themes of love, societal expectations, and the tension between familial duty and personal desire emerge. The opening of the play introduces us to Percinet and Sylvette, who engage in playful romantic banter across a dividing wall in their families' parks. While reading poetry together, they confess their love despite their fathers' hatred for each other. Percinet expresses a desire for their romance to unfold in a more adventurous, "romanesque" fashion, setting the tone for the play’s exploration of love's complexities. Sylvette shares her fears about their families' opposition, yet their affection remains strong, hinting at both the comedic and dramatic struggles they will face as they navigate the expectations placed upon them. As they dream of a more romantic narrative for their love story, they inadvertently set the stage for comedic misunderstandings and escapades to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French drama -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57839 98668 98668